Sarah Hillman, an Exercise Physiologist from Southern Sydney recently undertook The FODMAP Challenge. We asked her to write a few words about her experience. Both from a participant, and health care practitioner perspective in participating in The FODMAP Challenge. Take it away Sarah... ...
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Low FODMAP Milk Alternatives – Which Is Best?
Milk makes for a nutritious addition to our daily diet. It is super versatile and can be used in smoothies, shakes, cereal, overnight oats, tea/coffee, cooking, or simply enjoyed as is. What makes milk so nutritious? Rich source of protein Excellent source of calcium Good source of the ...
What Life Is Like With IBS
With the next round of The Fodmap Challenge commencing Friday 25th August, it seems fitting to paint a brief picture of what life is like for someone who has Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Amanda, our amazing intern has offered to talk about what life has been like for her with her IBS journey, ...
What’s The Deal With Bananas And IBS?
Since the low FODMAP diet was established certain fruits were categorised as low FODMAP, and therefore should be tolerated by most individuals with IBS. Up until recently, bananas were among the list of low FODMAP fruits. New research published by Monash University earlier this year shows that ...
Porridge – A Low FODMAP Winter Warmer
With winter well and truly upon us, porridge almost becomes a breakfast staple. Porridge really is a perfect breakfast option, and are low FODMAP. In their natural form, oats do not contain gluten. However, oats may become contaminated with gluten during processing, and therefore should be ...
A Low FODMAP Vegetarian/Vegan Diet
If you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, there are some important nutrients your diet may lack. These include calcium, protein, iron, zinc, vitamin B6 and B12. These can become deficient in a vegetarian/vegan diet due to animal products being the best sources, nutritionally speaking. If you also ...
Pre-workout Supplements And IBS
Our last article had a focus on low FODMAP protein powders (if you haven’t had a read yet, check it out here). So sticking with the theme of supplements, we’re now going to take a look at pre-workout powders and why they may worsen your IBS symptoms. Why can pre-workout supplements worsen ...
IBS And ‘That Time of the Month’
Menstruation, period, ‘that time of the month’ – regardless of what you call it, this is a monthly event no woman really looks forward to. This is an unpleasant time that can include crying hysterically because your partner brought home the WRONG chocolate, becoming irritated at anyone lucky enough ...
Do FODMAPs Only Affect Those With IBS?
A low FODMAP diet is effective in improving IBS symptoms in about 75% of IBS sufferers. This is because FODMAPs worsen symptoms for many IBS sufferers. But can FODMAPs cause stomach upsets for those of us without IBS? Why FODMAPs can impact anyone ...
Managing Your Intake Of FODMAPs Across The Day
It is important to manage your intake of FODMAPs each day to help with IBS symptom management. Even when eating foods in low FODMAP servings, the overall FODMAP content for the day may end up being high if not managed carefully. For example 20 blueberries ( ¼ punnet), ½ cup honeydew melon, and 1 ...